-Pay is low and "raises" don't keep up with inflation, you will lose pay each year until they start seeing tons of turnover and add an increase
-Little PTO. NO sick pay, so people come to work sick
-Most overtime is not paid or if it is, it's paid at normal hourly rate
-Mileage reimbursement is usually about 30% less than federal rates
-They expect staff to be responsible for maintaining health and mental health and don't create an environment that actually promotes wellness and prevents PTSD.
-Environment is not safe for Black and trans employees or clients (in 2022, employees have been heard using the N-word, people are often deadnamed)
-Staff who raise concerns about the safety of a child are often ignored unless the supervisor feels it will affect their reputation or until a director or DCF gets involved
-Supervisors often pick favorites and ignore unethical behaviors.
-Little collaboration between departments
-Little ability to specialize work to your expertise
-Staff safety is not promoted within the culture. Exposure to gun violence and aggressive behaviors is common and supervisors don't safety plan with their staff. We protect ourselves and each other, KVC does not protect employees.
-I have yet to meet any supervisor or director who is not white. There are a few people of color in higher positions and several in frontline workers. But the company is not diverse throughout.
-High turnover has devastating effects on morale and client services
